Conventions in Narrative Writing Practice

This assignment will help you practice important writing conventions for narrative writing. For each concept, answer a multiple-choice question and then complete a short practice activity. Focus on using correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Concept: Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas.

Which word is a noun in the sentence: "The explorer stepped out of the spaceship?"

Write at least five different nouns.

Concept: Verbs show action or state of being.

Which word is a verb in the sentence: "Bright crystals glowed in the sand?"

Write at least five different verbs.

Concept: Adjectives describe nouns by telling how they look, feel, or sound.

Which word is an adjective in the sentence: "A giant shadow moved in the distance?"

Write at least five different adjectives.

Concept: Sentence Grammar

Sentences begin with a capital letter, end with a period, and contain at least one complete idea (subject + verb).

Which of these is a complete sentence?

Write your own complete sentence. Make sure it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

Concept: Simple Sentences

A simple sentence has one subject, one verb, and one complete idea.

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

Write a simple sentence.

Concept: Compound Sentences

A compound sentence joins two complete ideas with a word like and, but, or, because.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

Write a compound sentence.

Concept: Run-On Sentences

A run-on sentence happens when two or more ideas are joined without correct punctuation or words.

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

Rewrite this run-on sentence using correct grammar and punctation:

The explorer ran the crystals glowed the shadow moved.

Write a short scene that shows you can use all of today’s skills. Be creative but also focus on your sentence skills. Review and resubmit as needed. You got this!

Write a short scene that shows you can use all of today’s skills. Compose at least three sentences.

Your writing must include:

1. Nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
2. Simple and compound sentences.
3. At least one line of dialogue.